Senior Accounting Manager Jobs

Hi, I'm Alexa! As Controller at Avaline, I'm looking for an organized and highly technical Senior Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role will oversee our accounting functions that include month-end close activities and will help us identify areas for growth and implement process improvements. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent business, communication, and analytical skills to enable collaboration with various functions. The Senior Accounting Manager is an essential part of the Finance & Accounting team and will report into the Controller.

What You’ll Do:

• Ability to develop & streamline GAAP accounting process & internal controls for the accounting and finance operations
• Assess technical accounting issues for ad-hoc transactions
• Timely and accurate posting of journal entries to the general ledger and working with the team to decrease the number of days to close month end
• Evaluate monthly financial results with the Controller noting business results and trends
• Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets
• Support the Tax function, federal, state, and local tax filings
• Lead the financial components of the Company’s systems, including but not limited to the oversight of integrations
• Overall leadership of the Accounting Team, including oversight of Staff Accountant and AR/AP functions
• Collaborate with the supply chain team on inventory management, and simplify inventory tracking for accounting needs
• Lead the annual audit process and direct staff accordingly
• Provide guidance on accounting matters such as implications of new accounting pronouncements or classification of transactions
• Responsible for month-end close and monthly reconciliations including supplemental, schedules, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid, trial balance

Who You Are:

• Data-driven and detail-oriented, you measure success both quantitatively and qualitatively, and understand the importance of both
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working autonomously
• A results-oriented individual who identifies problems and works tirelessly to solve them
• Flexible team player that enjoys hands on process improvement and implementation

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Netsuite and Microsoft Excel
• Experienced in problem-solving, research and resolving accounting or documentation issues and discrepancies
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• CPA highly preferred, but not required
• Experience with Shopify a plus
• 5-8 years of accounting experience working in the consumer products space with a strong understanding of inventory accounting; or relevant public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards applicable to e-commerce and wholesale business (budgeting, financial closing, reporting, etc.)
• Proven experience developing, managing, and mentoring highly-performing accounting professionals

Avaline is proud to offer a competitive benefits package in addition to salary compensation, including annual bonus potential, stock options, 401(k), health benefits, unlimited vacation, paid holidays, life & disability, paid parental leave, mental health perks, wine allowance, paid WSET certification, and more!